Spring training delayed by labor talks and court rulings
The piece outlines delays to baseball spring training due to stalled labor contract talks between owners and the Players Association. It notes pending circuit court decisions on player free agency, plus NFL and NBA legal actions affecting contracts and mergers. The report links these legal disputes to the broader 1976 sports calendar and season start dates.
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Florida
Arizona
Major League Baseball Players Association
Fort Lauderdale
Supreme Court
Keball Association
American Basketball ‘Association
NBA
Players Association
Giants face deadline on sale amid NL poll pacts
San Francisco awaits NL owners telephone vote on granting Robert Lurie and Bob Short more time to buy the Giants. Lurie expresses optimism as he returns from Minneapolis talks with Short. Bill Rigney is discussed as manager potential, while commissioner Bowie Kuhn lifts George Steinbrenner’s two-year suspension, citing game integrity.
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San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Ants
Robert Lurie
BobiShort
San Francisco
Lurie
Minneapolis
Short
N.L
Luria
Bill Rigney
Rigney
George
Bowie Kahn
George Einbrenner
New York Yankees
Steinbrenner
Notable Chicago All American Charles E McGuire Dies
Aged 76, former University of Chicago football star Charles E McGuire, an All-America back in 1920, has died at his home in Pebble Beach. Authorities say his contributions helped elevate early 20th century college football prestige.
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Pebble Beach
Aitormey
Charles E. Smcguire
University of Chicago
Eagles Hire Dick Coury as Wide Receivers Coach
The Philadelphia Eagles announced the hiring of Dick Coury as assistant coach in charge of wide receivers. Coury previously led the Portland Storm in 1974 of the World Football League and served as an assistant with the San Diego Chargers last year.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Eagles
Dick Coury
Coury
Portland Storm
San Diego Chargers
Films and Feud Grow as Aztecs Clash with 49ers
The ongoing spillover from a San Diego State and 49ers dispute centers on game films. Vezie, Connnelly, and Dellman figures are cited as witnesses while coaches dispute key calls in a late regulation foul and overtime loss. Johnny Washington’s last minute TD for Long Beach State looms.
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49Ers
Aztecs
Long Beach State
Johnny Washington
San Diego
Claude Gilbert
Washington
Jones
Ders
McGee
Mark Dellman
Unclear fragmentary sports pairing report
Fragmentary OCR notes show CIF pairings and results with several garbled names and locations. Not enough readable details to identify teams, dates, or outcomes. preserves scattered figures like 19 4 and 7 39 amid widespread transcription errors.
San Gabriel Valley power advances in CSF playoffs
Three SGV League teams Lynwood, Arroyo, and La Mirada won Friday to reach the second round of CSF playoffs. La Mirada edged Monrovia 45-43 on a late held-ball goal by Jeremy Stedtom, while Warren awaits top seed as Camarillo prepares for La Mirada. Coach quotes note improving starts and standout players like Jeff Brewer and Doug Widtfeldt.
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Gary Ellis
San Gabriel Valley
Alee
Corona del Mar
San Gabriel Valley League
Lynwood
Arrex
la Mirada
Jeff
Moore
Doug
Widtfeldt
Warren
Camarillo
Jay Young
Ed Frates
Sai Young
Rams roll past Inglewood with balanced scoring and rebounding
White led with 15 points as the Rams outrebounded the Sentinels by 41 in a 70 to 7 0 victory Friday. Loveton paced productivity with 18 points and 14 assists, Jensen and Knudsen sparked the offense, while Crownover and Kandasa contributed steady forward play as Lynwood prep notes show a mix of balanced starters and emerging stars.
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White
Inglewood
Rams
Sentinels
Barnett
Wayne Crownover
Chris Jensen
Dave Loveton
Scott Kandasa
Odell
Jensen
Loveton
Notre Dame
Knudsen
Conwauter
Montrella Sees U S Depth Ahead for Montreal Olympics
Lakewood coach Montrella says the United States teams show depth in both genders but faces tough competition from East Germany and Canada. He notes the women are strongest in four years, with world-level times in breaststroke and a wary underdog status against East German swimmers. He credits overseas trips for coaching gains and reflects on global sports dynamics including a joke about Kissinger.
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Bobby Allison
North Carolina
Sundar
Tom WH
U.S
Tun
Crut
France
Champanda Vretory
Sweden
Dorothy Hamill
Paramount
Eder Jotre
Rooth
Er de Hallan
United States
Montreal
Een Ier
Tim Shaw
Steve Holland
Australia
Roland Mathes
East Germany
Iments
Canada
Lakewood
Montrella
Henry Kissinger
Moscow Square
Twin brothers top men's slalom victory at Sherwood Races
In Vail Colorado AP reports twin brothers from Naches Washington swept the men's slalom bronze in the International Ski Federation sanctioned William Sherwood Races. Teve Mahreda team clocked a combined 90.95 seconds for the two runs to edge brother Phil Mahre by just over a second.
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Vail, Colo
William Sherwood
Naches
Teve Mahreda
Phil Mahre
Hudson, Washington, Johnson Named So Cal Players of the Week
Larry Hudson of Long Beach State and UCLA stars Richard Washington and Marques Johnson earned Southern California college basketball Players of the Week honors from the Sports Broadcasters Association. Hudson scored 23 points in Long Beach’s 68 66 double overtime win over Fullerton State securing a share of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association title.
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Pacific Coast Athletic Conference
Roy Jones
Fresno State
Steve Copp
San Diego State
Greg Banch
Cal State Fullerton
Larry Hudson
Long Beach State
Ucla Bruins
Richard Washington
Marques Johnson
Southern California
The
Sports Broadcasters Association
Hudson
Long Beach
Fullerton State
49Ers
Pacific Coast Athletic Association
North Stars Triumph In Fast Paced Clash With Maple Leafs
A rough edged NHL highlight saw the North Stars edge the Maple Leafs as Cesare faced heavy pressure. Suterer opened scoring early at 3 seconds with a 15 foot shot before Hammarstrom added a strike at 1 10.
College basketball highlights amid scattered OCR jumble
A fragmented text block describes college basketball highlights and names players and teams such as UNLV and Bernard King, with unclear scores and stray phrases. The readable bits hint at rebounds, free throws, and various figures, but the overall content is garbled and lacks a coherent report.
Recreation Bashatbaul at YMCA Eerie Bash
Fragmentary OCR reads a recreation event at the YMCA with unclear location names and participants. No definitive date or outcomes are readable.
Hockey dad dies in Plymouth Minnesota
Sherman R. Jensen, 44, father of Minnesota North Stars right wing Steve Jensen, died unexpectedly at his Plymouth home. Investigators said the cause was not immediately known. Jensen played college hockey before his professional career with the North Stars. Funeral arrangements are pending, and Steve Jensen expressed condolences to his family.
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Plymouth, Minn
Sherman R. Jensen
Misnisota North Stars
Steve Jensen
Sharman Emphasizes Team Harmony and Constant Coaching Quest
Bill Sharman stresses desire to win and personal restraint in handling players. He praises his Lakers squad, cites private family like talks, and notes adapting to personnel, injuries, and evolving lineups. He has coached in three pro leagues, learning yearly, while denying job-crippling rumors from owner Jack Kent Cooke.
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Ami
Nesses
Laker
Sharman
Jack Kent Cooke
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